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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Ryan wrote:"young lady" I guess your parents did not like you much with a name like Simon.
As SV says... I was referring to her finding the video clips, I assumed you were a bloke with a name like Ryan  
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 28th Mar 2007 7:02 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
Posts: 4805
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yes, nice find , but I did like the one after it and the music was apt too
&NR
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| 28th Mar 2007 7:58 am |
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davesimmons
Member Since: 11 Feb 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 733
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It's a true classic alright!
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| 28th Mar 2007 8:10 am |
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Ryan
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 13
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I appologize. I do appreciate all of your help.
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| 28th Mar 2007 1:14 pm |
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sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
 
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catweasel wrote:yes, nice find , but I did like the one after it and the music was apt too
&NR
That's a daily dose of entertainment right there!  I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
Haiti Earthquake Relief: Donate Your Frequent Flier Miles
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| 28th Mar 2007 1:39 pm |
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Ryan
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 13
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So, aside from the electronic problems with the '05's, which from what I hear are solved with some updates, is it safe to say that an updated '05 or '06 is pretty much problem free? I always hear that LR's are unreliable. What are the more common problems with the LR3's? What should I look for when buying a used one? I cannot justify the depreciation hit of a new one.
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| 29th Mar 2007 2:45 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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As long as you have a good dealer who understands the D3 and is willing to apply Technical Service Bulletin fixes to customers vehicle either automatically or at customer request, you should be fine with any model year build.
The latest builds obviously benefit from having all and any mods (hardware and software) done in the factory.
The dealer I use here is very good and apart from a few initial niggles (and thats all they were) I've been very happy with my D3.
You will always have the odd vehicle from any manufacturer that is a Friday afternoon job, but with the thousands they have now built and sold, I would not worry... as long as you have a good dealer !
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| 29th Mar 2007 2:53 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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Hi Ryan,
Bought my TDV6 HSE in March 06 and took delivery in July 06 (it was a June 06 build). Since then ive done 27K miles, towed with it, been offroad in mud deep water and not a single problem of concern. The small issues I have had
ie broken exhaust / spare wheel sheild (due to Salisbury weekend), air intake rubber mishaped and replacement bonnet catch were all replaced under warranty.
Software was also updated to the latest version at the 15K service.
Keep an eye on this site and you will be well informed.
I am currently thinking about buying another for my wife and wouldnt hesitate bying an 05 or 06 build
cheers
Duncan Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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| 29th Mar 2007 6:05 pm |
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angrd020
Member Since: 14 Dec 2005
Location: Branford
Posts: 148
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My 05 is still cruising happily despite my appetite for off-raod adventure.
ALR 2005 Tonga Green Land Rover LR3(Yes I wheel it!!!)
2002 Shale Green Jeep WranglerX(Yes I wheel it!!!)
1994 Red Jeep Cherokee (Use it as a spare vehicle)
DO IT! DO IT NOW!!!
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| 6th Apr 2007 4:40 am |
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jwest
Member Since: 09 Jun 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 114
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well guys, I got an 07 this weekend, and at $5000 off sticker, it helped offset the cost of the transformation it's getting next week:
kaymar rear bumper/tire carrier
ARB front bumper with xd9000 winch &2x hella black magic centered
hannibal rack from my discovery 2004 complete with awnings 7' side, D90 sized 50" over rear
(rack is custom mounted via yakima gutter tower at lower front roof area via factory mount holes)
adjustable arm/reach work lamps on rear corners
4x hella cateye mounted under front edge of rack
dual battery system, switchable for all systems
inverter/ "3prong" outlet at rear hatch right
12v always hot at rear
solar re-charging system via brunton "solar roll 14" for extended camp stays
2nd air compressor system and 2nd tank for tires, inflatable canoe, pnuematic etc. with line out chuck and gauge at rear hatch left.
dome lamp installed in plastic that then faces down with tailgate "roof" open
side ladder that allows easy climbing to rack top from side of vehicle (ladder folds and goes inside cargo box)
20" rrsport wheels for summer/city/work travel
18" lr3 rims with bfg AT unless the ones i have don't fit and i'll resort to nitto tg like everyone else
i plan to try 1/8" - 1/4" wheel spacers as the 285/50x20 on 9.5" rims are tight at inner control arm and bfg's may fit then too. i will update this test. 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6
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| 18th Apr 2007 4:09 pm |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Err... I'm sorry jwest just can't find the kitchen sink in your list. 
Wow man You are going to be prepared.
Good deal on the price.
Have a funtime & enjoy the permagrin.
Cheers,
David. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 18th Apr 2007 11:54 pm |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
Posts: 1170
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Sounds very cool! 8) 8)
Remember, it didn't happen without pics! Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 19th Apr 2007 1:12 am |
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jwest
Member Since: 09 Jun 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 114
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next season i'll have a mini sink installed similar to the vw camper vans really, i could though. how neat would that be. in fact, i saw some advertisement for a place in norway or denmark ? somewhere scandanavian that does camper conversions on the disco3 much like the westfalia vw camper. pop up sleeping loft and all. sweeeeeet 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6
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| 19th Apr 2007 1:15 am |
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jwest
Member Since: 09 Jun 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 114
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i'll start a progress gallery. hannibal rack custom install is on now - i say custom because it's the D2 rack dimension with my own yakima 3 cross bar x 6 tower support system. the rear awning just clears the door upswing nicely still allowing the ladder to be installed.
does anyone know if there are proper "hub centric" wheel spacers to allow wider/larger tires to go on this thing? the issue is rubbing in the usual place behind the top of the tire but this year, 2007, seems to be tighter back there. maybe the casting of parts is different but a tire/rim that worked on an 05 does not now work on the 07. they used to fit with just enough to roll clear and now they actually rub. 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6
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| 19th Apr 2007 1:23 am |
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dochummer
Member Since: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 69
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Definately keep us updated. are you living in Seattle now? 2005 Zambezi V8 SE
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| 25th Apr 2007 4:26 am |
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